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Category Archives: Money management
College student savings: Getting the most out of back to school deals
Getting back into the groove of a new semester means ensuring you’ve got all the technology you need, all the dorm and living essentials and enough school supplies to stock a small office cabinet. But, those costs can add up … Continue reading
Car shopping for a new or used vehicle on a college student budget
Car shopping can be stressful on any budget, especially if you’re a college student who’s on a particularly tight budget. Here’s a quick guide of things to keep in mind if you’re in the market for a new vehicle. And, … Continue reading
Summer fun on your college student budget!
Your summer break from school should be all about catching up on the fun times you’ve missed while classes were in full swing. You don’t have to stress about how to manage all that summer has to offer just because … Continue reading
Posted in College life, Money management
Tagged college student budget, student budget, summer break, summer fun
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Student loan debit cards: Are they really worth the reward for college graduates?
As your college graduation date draws ever nearer, you may be trying to figure out how to make payments on your student loans. You may have heard of online checking accounts that offer a rewards program, but what if you … Continue reading
Honor your dad with these Father’s Day gift ideas he’s sure to love!
Finding the perfect Father’s Day gift year after year for your dad can be stressful, but don’t worry; your #1 fan will love anything you’ve put thought into. Try any of these great Father’s Day gift ideas to show your … Continue reading
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Tagged Father's Day, gift ideas, gifts for dad, shopping tips
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Make it a day to remember with Mother’s Day gift ideas for mom
Shopping for a Mother’s Day gift can be stressful, especially when you’re doing it last minute. Here are some budget-friendly ideas that any mom is sure to love — be sure to ask for a gift receipt, just in case! Is … Continue reading
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Tagged budgeting, gift ideas, gifts for mom, Mother's Day
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College graduation gift ideas you should be hinting for from parents and grandparents
Ah graduation, a time for thinking of the future, sure, but also a time for gifts! Every soon-to-be-grad knows they can count on Mom and Dad or their grandparents to recognize the occasion with a special present or memento. Why … Continue reading
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Tagged college graduation, gift ideas, graduation gift, TheBrainiac
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Spending spree or save: What to do with your federal tax refund
Have you already received your federal tax refund? Is it a dinner at the local fast food type of pocket change or a spending spree at the mall kind of lump sum? Whatever the amount, here are a few ideas, … Continue reading
Posted in Money management
Tagged bills, federal tax refund, loans, spending spree, tax refund, TheBrainiac
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Taxes 101: How to get your IRS tax refund and education tax credit
Spring is in the air. Birds are singing. But you wouldn’t know it. You’re up to your eyeballs in term papers, homework and mid-terms. The last thing on your mind is taxes, but in order to get your IRS tax … Continue reading
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Tagged education tax credit, filing tax returns, IRS tax refund, taxes, TheBrainiac
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